Mount Etna half day Tour: Discover Nature, Taste Local Flavors from Taormina
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174 Ratings
Taormina

Experience an alternative perspective of Sicily on this Mt. Etna trip. The expedition explores ancient craters and lava tube caves, making it an exciting adventure for thrill-seekers. Absorb the stunning landscape and sample traditional regional foods, all from atop the highest active volcano in Europe.

Duration: 6 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Piazza Duomo - Pick up and drop off in your accommodation in Taormina and Giargini Naxos
  • Isola Bella - Pick up and drop off in your accommodation in Taormina and Giargini Naxos
  • Corso Umberto - Pick up and drop off in your accommodation in Taormina and Giargini Naxos
  • Piazza IX Aprile - Pick up and drop off in your accommodation in Taormina and Giargini Naxos
  • Villa Comunale - Pick up and drop off in your accommodation in Taormina and Giargini Naxos
  • Ancient Theatre of Taormina - Pick up and drop off in your accommodation in Taormina and Giargini Naxos
  • Torre dell’Orologio - Pick up and drop off in your accommodation in Taormina and Giargini Naxos
  • Piazza Duomo - Pick up and drop off in your accommodation in Taormina and Giargini Naxos
  • Palazzo Duchi di Santo Stefano - Pick up and drop off in your accommodation in Taormina and Giargini Naxos
  • Palazzo Corvaja - Pick up and drop off in your accommodation in Taormina and Giargini Naxos
  • Chiesa di San Pancrazio - Pick up and drop off in your accommodation in Taormina and Giargini Naxos
  • Chiesa Madonna della Rocca - Pick up and drop off in your accommodation in Taormina and Giargini Naxos
  • Naumachia - Antico Gymnasium romano - Pick up and drop off in your accommodation in Taormina and Giargini Naxos
  • Nike di Kalkis - Pick up and drop off in your accommodation in Taormina and Giargini Naxos
  • Grotta dei Tre Livelli - Visit the lava cave with helmet and lamps
  • Craters Silvestri of Mount Etna - Visit the old craters
  • Mount Etna - trekking thrugh naturl path of monte ETNA
  • Etna Tribe - Excursion made by Etna tribe
  • Parco dell’Etna - trekking thrugh naturl path of parco dell’Etna
What's Included
  • Convenient hotel pickup and drop-off service
  • Expert multilingual tour guide
  • Complimentary cave exploration kit
  • Trekking shoes available upon request
  • Taste local delicacies with our sampling offer
  • Family-friendly with baby seat and carrier included for infants
What's Not Included
  • cableway + 4x4 bus + alpinist guide to the maximum permitted altitudes (to pay on the spot) optional
  • All that is not specified under “the cost includes”
  • Extra activities available on Etna, as quad and bike, alternative to trekking.
Additional Information
  • May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
  • Our vehicles are subjected to daily sanitation/at each group change.
  • The safe distances are guaranteed during the activities.
Location
Piazza Duomo
Corso Umberto
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Weronika
Jun 17, 2024
Awesome trip, thanks Salva! - Trip was great! We went with guide Salvo he was really nice and answered all questions we had. Hike is very chill, there are some parts that require more effort but generally chill.
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Sally_f
Jun 15, 2024
The guide was fantastic - This tour was such a great way to spend time in Sicily. We were picked up and dropped off at our hotel. Our friendly guide greeted us in reception and we knew we were in good hands for the day. Carmelo’s knowledge of all things Sicilian was applaudable. We saw everything we wanted to see and more. The tour felt personal rather than production line. Carmelo was kind, considerate, funny, very accommodating and fun. Higy recommend
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Vesnamarianne_v
Jun 13, 2024
Good guide and great experience - Tomasso is an informative and knowledgeable guide, he explained the geographical and geological history of Mt Etna in an interesting way and he was very friendly with the group. Mt Etna was amazing!
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Mikekb3090mh
Jun 6, 2024
Mt Etna day trip - Excellent day trip up to Etna. Well organised with a great guide with good local knowledge. Stop off at the winery on the return trip with local food tastings added to the experience. Would highly recommend.
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Melissa_m
Jun 4, 2024
Fantastic way to experience Etna! - My mom, friend and I had a fantastic experience exploring Etna with Claudio as our guide. He was very upbeat, professional and knowledgeable about Etna and the surrounding region, pausing along our drive to share interesting insights and stories about the geography and history of the region. When we arrived at Etna, he presented us with many options for exploring the regions – from taking a gondola to the top of the mountain to exploring on ATVs or a walking tour. We chose to take the gondola and loved the view from the top! Make sure to dress warm, though. Even in the summer, it gets cold at such high altitudes! Thank you, Claudio, for a great adventure!!
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Burdenclan
May 31, 2024
Fantastic half-day tour - highly recommended - We had a fantastic trip to Mt Etna - yes the Cable Car is extra but it is your choice and it is not just the Cable Car, onward & upward is the 4x4 ride plus the services of an Expert Guide at the Top - the basic price includes transport from your accommodation, a guide/driver (and it is a long way!) a visit to the cave and tasting - well worth the money - Highly recommended & absolutely beautiful.
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Sherylc589
Jun 13, 2024
Great experience! - So glad we went on this excursion- so interesting!! Angelo was great. Loved the caves. It was super windy but a great experience!!
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Karengu4233ro
Jun 4, 2024
Etna Magic - This trip to Mt Etna was a last minute decision. The reviews for Etna Tribe were all great, so I booked a 'half day' tour (which was a full day really) Giuseppe, our driver and guide was terrific, pleasant and his English was good. I would recommend this group.
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Sightsee12008307566
Jun 10, 2024
Etna, attraction of Sicily - Were on Etna for the second time. This time we did not reach the top. Very windy, so appropriate clothing was required.
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Puneet_n
Jun 4, 2024
Great guide, disappointing tour - My friends and I found the tour a bit of a rip off. You're essentially just paying to take a van up to the base of Etna and then see a lava cave for 5ish minutes. You have to pay more to actually get higher up to the volcano. If you don't pay more to do that or the quad bikes, you just take a short stroll around the base with your guide. I know this was all listed in the description but after doing the tour it really felt like it was not worth the price at all for us. Regardless, our guide Andrea was great and the best part of our day. He was super friendly and his communication the day before and day of was fantastic. He spent the entire drive up to Etna sharing history about the volcano and its surroundings. He was very accomodating and made sure his group was comfortable. I got nauseous during the day and he checked in on me multiple times. Really was the highlight of our day!
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